GREENS

Blue Hosta

#2A6F73

RGB 42, 111, 115 · HSL 183°, 46%, 31% · CMYK 63, 3, 0, 55

Blue Hosta is #2A6F73 in HEX — rgb(42, 111, 115), hsl(183°, 46%, 31%), cmyk(63%, 3%, 0%, 55%).

Blue Hosta pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 46%, 31%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#2A6F73

RGB42, 111, 115

HSL183°, 46%, 31%

HSV183°, 63%, 45%

CMYK63, 3, 0, 55

Decimal2781043

CSS RGBrgb(42, 111, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 46%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mallard Green S30D7

ΔE 1.2 · #2E7276

Benjamin Moore

North 2053-30

ΔE 1.4 · #246E74

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 1.7 · #206D71

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 1.9 · #297077

Behr

Cathedral 520F-6

ΔE 2.9 · #33767B

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 3.5 · #38757B

Valspar

Gypsy Teal 5010-8

ΔE 3.6 · #17686B

PPG

Caribbean Holiday 13-28

ΔE 4.1 · #1C6B75

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 4.5 · #3C797D

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5.1 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 5.4 · #317983

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 5.4 · #006669

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.3 · #256D7B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.6 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.8 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 18.9 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2A6F73

#732E2B

Analogous

#2B7353

#2A6F73

#2B4B73

Triadic

#2A6F73

#732B70

#70732B

Split-Complementary

#2A6F73

#732B4B

#73532B

Tetradic

#2A6F73

#532B73

#732E2B

#4B732B

Monochromatic

#071213

#163A3C

#2A6F73

#3FA6AB

#6EC5C9

Rectangle

#2A6F73

#2E2B73

#732E2B

#70732B

Compound

#2A6F73

#2B4B73

#732E2B

#73532B

Variations

Lighter

#3EA2A7

#6CBBBF

#AED3D5

Darker

#215B5E

#153F41

#0C2527

Saturation

#44595A

#2B7073

#158389

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A6F73

#585F74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A6F73

#676772

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A6F73

#2D6F6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Hosta sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#5F8071

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#2A6F73

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#4C8596

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D2C29

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #2A6F73;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A6F73;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-hosta: #2A6F73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-hosta': '#2A6F73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A6F73] text-[#2A6F73]

SCSS

$blue-hosta: #2A6F73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A6F73?

#2A6F73 is Blue Hosta, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A6F73 warm or cool?

Blue Hosta reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Hosta?

Blue Hosta works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Blue Hosta?

Blue Hosta pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blue Hosta?

You can download Blue Hosta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Blue Hosta?

The hex code is #2A6F73. In RGB it's 42, 111, 115, and in HSL it's 183°, 46%, 31%.

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